Summary

The Grants & Fund Development Administrator plays a crucial role in advancing the mission of EMI Canada by coordinating and executing all organizational grant applications and grant management. Under the direction of the Development Director, this role includes prospect research, proposal writing, ongoing grant administration, and maintaining relationships with granting organizations.

Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:        
The Grants & Fund Development Administrator plays a crucial role in advancing the mission of EMI Canada by coordinating and executing all organizational grant applications and grant management. Under the direction of the Development Director, this role includes prospect research, proposal writing, ongoing grant administration, and maintaining relationships with granting organizations. The Grants & Fund Development Administrator is part of the EMI Canada Development & Communications team and may support other aspects of the department’s work from time to time.
You are a self-motivated and organized professional with a passion to advance the mission of EMI Canada. You have strong communication skills, including exemplary writing skills. You are comfortable working independently and collaboratively; and you can capably manage projects, details, and deadlines.

This is a part-time position – 3-4 days per week (0.6 – 0.8 FTE).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grants Administration (80%)

  • Coordinates and executes all aspects of grant management, which may include: prospect research and cold-calling; drafting and editing proposals; managing active grants; drafting and editing grant reports where necessary; and maintaining detailed records
  • Acts as internal point person for grants initiatives and collaborates across the organization to develop proposals and reports
  • Develops relationships with prospective and active granting partners
  • Professionally represents EMI Canada’s vision, mission, and values, along with organizational goals and impact
  • Collaborates with Development Director to set and monitor goals
     

Development & Communications (10%)

  • Assists the Development Director with administrative aspects of departmental work
  • Where required, supports other Marketing & Communications initiatives
     

Administration & Organizational Initiatives (5%)

  • Where required, supports the work of other EMI departments and staff
  • Supports and promotes the activities of EMI Canada to internal and external constituencies, including attending and supporting EMI Canada events as appropriate
     

Discipleship and Spiritual Leadership (5%)

  • Participates regularly in EMI Canada staff team discipleship initiatives such as Days of Prayer, retreats, and daily devotion and prayer

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to effectively communicate organizational vision, mission, and activities with a broad range of stakeholder groups across varied mediums
  • Demonstrated experience in crafting promotional and/or fund development messaging, along with sharp editing skills
  • Proficiency in Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and internet applications, as well as ability to learn and proficiently use databases (Civi)
  • Comfortable and competent at communicating via phone, including cold-calling
  • Experience with grant management software (GrantAdvance or other) is considered an asset
  • Experience in charitable or nonprofit fundraising is considered an asset
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Proactive self-starter comfortable working independently as well as in a team environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to build positive and productive collegial relationships
  • Ethical, tactful, and committed to confidentiality with regard to sensitive information
     

Education and Experience

  • An undergraduate degree in a relevant field is preferred
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role, or having performed similar tasks, preferably in a charitable setting

Personal Characteristics

  • An individual with a heart and passion to advance the vision of EMI Canada
  • Agreement with and adherence to EMI Canada’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct
  • Willing to undergo a Criminal Record Check before being approved for duty

WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbent will work in the EMI Canada office. Business travel will be infrequent.

ABOUT EMI CANADA
Engineering Ministries International is an international Christian non-profit organization. We partner with frontline ministries to provide accessible, affordable, and contextually appropriate engineering and architecture services, helping them to maximize their capacity and impact. We also train, mobilize, and support design professionals at all career stages as they serve with EMI.

Our mission is to develop people, design structures, and construct facilities which serve communities and the Church.
Our vision is people restored by God and the world restored through design.

The EMI Canada team is highly collaborative and nimble, working together to accomplish organizational goals. We value teamwork, continuous learning and improvement, and open communication.

HOW TO APPLY
Please forward your resume and cover letter to info.canada@emiworld.org, noting Grants & Fund Development Administrator in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further discussion and/or an interview will be contacted.